baan1 zoeng2 din2 lai5頒獎典禮颁奖典礼
Jyutpingbaan1 zoeng2 din2 lai5
Yalebāan jéung dín láih
Definition
An awards ceremony; a prize-giving ceremony.
neutralschoolwork
How it's used
This term is used for formal events where awards are presented, such as school graduations or industry galas. While it is a compound noun, it is often treated as a single unit in conversation. It carries a sense of prestige and formality that distinguishes it from casual prize-giving events.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
Are you going to the award ceremony tomorrow night?
He won a big award at the ceremony this year.
Related words
Common phrases
to attend an award ceremony
to hold an award ceremony
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